The Combined Forces Organized Crime Unit consists of members from The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, The Thunder Bay Police Service, The O.P.P.- Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, The R.C.M.P., and The Anishinabek Police Service.

(Thunder Bay, ON) On March 9 and 10, 2012, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Detachment and Drug Enforcement Unit members along with the Combined Forces Drug Enforcement Unit executed search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at two residences respectively located in Webequie First Nation and Deer Lake First Nation.

In Webequie, police seized fourteen thousand four-hundred ($14,400.00) dollars worth of Oxycodone, one thousand four-hundred ($1,400.00) dollars in Canadian currency, and several firearms.

Forty-one (41) year-old Ricky JACOB has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Thirty-three (33) year-old Valerie SHEWAYBICK has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Fifty-four (54) year-old Wesley SHEWAYBICK has been charged with Careless Storage of a Firearm.

All three accused have been released on conditions and will next appear in court in Webequie, Ontario on June 15, 2012.